The Life And Work Of Joseph Firbank, Railway Contractor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163260418)

""The Life and Work of Joseph Firbank, Railway Contractor"" is a biographical account written by Frederick McDermott about the life of Joseph Firbank, a prominent railway contractor in the 19th century. The book details Firbank's early life, his rise to prominence in the railway industry, and his significant contributions to the construction of various railway lines throughout England. It also explores the challenges and obstacles that Firbank faced during his career, including financial difficulties and legal disputes with other contractors. McDermott's account is based on extensive research, including interviews with Firbank's family members and colleagues, as well as primary source documents such as letters and contracts. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a pioneering figure in the railway industry and sheds light on the important role that contractors played in the development of the railway network in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frederick McDermott
ISBN-10: 116326041X
ISBN-13: 9781163260418
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d